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The 33 was a smaller and possibly bass-friendlier version of the 44 (I never compared them side by side as the 44 had gone by then IIRC).
The 25 was spoiled bu the two HF1300's interfering with each other and was the odd one out IMO.
As for the 66's, the models that replaced them and the beovox 5702 (a smaller "version" pretty well - oh yeah man..Wonderful things!!!!!!
I can't go on and I can't go back, I don't feel so matter of fact,
I tried and tried to make good sense, What's the good to try it all again?
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Originally Posted by DSJR
two totally different speakers..The '44' hadnt gone they went into Mk.II
You havin a laugh Dave with B&O
As for the 66's, the models that replaced them and the beovox 5702 (a smaller "version" pretty well - oh yeah man..You mean the '662' with the celestions
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Look at the Beovox 5702's and see.. They sounded very good as I remember!
The 33 and 44 WERE two different models of course. I meant to suggest that the 33 came later but don't remember the 44mk2 - we had a lapse with Celestion until the SL6 came along, which was dull and so laid back originally. They were ground breaking though for future models I thought.
I can't go on and I can't go back, I don't feel so matter of fact,
I tried and tried to make good sense, What's the good to try it all again?
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Christ almighty. I think someone put the decimal point too far to the right when they put their bid in!
Way to go Marco - you're progressing in cartridge terms then!Yes, dear boy - haven't you noticed? I swapped my 103SA for one
And it sounds so musically addictive, it's untrue!
At this rate of progress, I hereby predict you'll "discover" the Shure V15 in about three years time.......
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Wot? They're way too modern, daftee!
The Dittons do sound remarkably good, though. I'm sure if you heard them here, you'd agree
Marco.
Main System
Turntable: Heavily-modified Technics SL-1210MK5G [Mike New bearing/ETP platter/Paul Hynes SR7 PSU & regulator mods]. Funk Firm APM Achromat with Nagaoka GL-601 Crystal Record Weight. Isonoe feet & boots. Ortofon RS-212D tonearm with Denon DL-103GL in a Denon PCL-300 headshell, fitted with Funk Firm Houdini and Kondo SL-115 pure-silver cartridge leads.
Paul Hynes MC head amp/SR5 PSU. Also modded Lentek head amp and Denon AU-310 SUT.
Other Cartridges: Nippon Columbia (NOS 1987) Denon DL-103. USA-made Shure SC35C with NOS stylus. Goldring G820 with NOS stylus. Shure M55E with NOS stylus.
CD Player: Audiocom-modified Sony X-777ES/DAS-R1 DAC.
Tape Deck: Tandberg TCD 310, fully restored and recalibrated as new by RDE, plus upgraded with heads from the TCD-420a. Also with matching TM4 Norway microphones.
Preamps: Heavily-modified Croft Charisma-X. Power Amps: Tube Distinctions Copper Amp, fitted with Tungsol KT-150s. Quad 306.
Cables & Sundries: Mark Grant HDX1 interconnects and digital coaxial cable, plus Mark Grant 6mm UP-LCOFC Van Damme speaker cable. MCRU 'Ultimate' mains leads. Lehmann clone headphone amp with vintage Koss PRO-4AAA headphones.
Tube Distinctions digital noise filter. VPI HW16.5 record cleaning machine.
Speakers: Tannoy 15MGs in Lockwood cabinets with modified crossovers. 1967 Celestion Ditton 15.
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When you get a chance have a look inside you'll see how simple the crossover is
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Ah, now that's interesting, and must go some way to explaining how 'wide-open' and uncoloured they sound.....
What's the best way in, as they're a sealed box - pop the bass drivers out and fumble inside?
Oi loikes a little fumble inside.......
Marco.
Main System
Turntable: Heavily-modified Technics SL-1210MK5G [Mike New bearing/ETP platter/Paul Hynes SR7 PSU & regulator mods]. Funk Firm APM Achromat with Nagaoka GL-601 Crystal Record Weight. Isonoe feet & boots. Ortofon RS-212D tonearm with Denon DL-103GL in a Denon PCL-300 headshell, fitted with Funk Firm Houdini and Kondo SL-115 pure-silver cartridge leads.
Paul Hynes MC head amp/SR5 PSU. Also modded Lentek head amp and Denon AU-310 SUT.
Other Cartridges: Nippon Columbia (NOS 1987) Denon DL-103. USA-made Shure SC35C with NOS stylus. Goldring G820 with NOS stylus. Shure M55E with NOS stylus.
CD Player: Audiocom-modified Sony X-777ES/DAS-R1 DAC.
Tape Deck: Tandberg TCD 310, fully restored and recalibrated as new by RDE, plus upgraded with heads from the TCD-420a. Also with matching TM4 Norway microphones.
Preamps: Heavily-modified Croft Charisma-X. Power Amps: Tube Distinctions Copper Amp, fitted with Tungsol KT-150s. Quad 306.
Cables & Sundries: Mark Grant HDX1 interconnects and digital coaxial cable, plus Mark Grant 6mm UP-LCOFC Van Damme speaker cable. MCRU 'Ultimate' mains leads. Lehmann clone headphone amp with vintage Koss PRO-4AAA headphones.
Tube Distinctions digital noise filter. VPI HW16.5 record cleaning machine.
Speakers: Tannoy 15MGs in Lockwood cabinets with modified crossovers. 1967 Celestion Ditton 15.
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Through the ABR unit at the bottom, don't worry it's not an electrical unit so no terminals, you'll be able to see it from thereAh, now that's interesting, and must go some way to explaining how 'wide-open' and uncoloured they sound.....
What's the best way in, as they're a sealed box - pop the bass drivers out and fumble inside?
Oi loikes a little fumble inside.......
Marco.
Last edited by Rare Bird; 24-06-2010 at 15:26.
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Ok, dude, noted.... Curiosity will probably get the better of me, anyway, in terms of possible cap upgrades, etc
Marco.
Main System
Turntable: Heavily-modified Technics SL-1210MK5G [Mike New bearing/ETP platter/Paul Hynes SR7 PSU & regulator mods]. Funk Firm APM Achromat with Nagaoka GL-601 Crystal Record Weight. Isonoe feet & boots. Ortofon RS-212D tonearm with Denon DL-103GL in a Denon PCL-300 headshell, fitted with Funk Firm Houdini and Kondo SL-115 pure-silver cartridge leads.
Paul Hynes MC head amp/SR5 PSU. Also modded Lentek head amp and Denon AU-310 SUT.
Other Cartridges: Nippon Columbia (NOS 1987) Denon DL-103. USA-made Shure SC35C with NOS stylus. Goldring G820 with NOS stylus. Shure M55E with NOS stylus.
CD Player: Audiocom-modified Sony X-777ES/DAS-R1 DAC.
Tape Deck: Tandberg TCD 310, fully restored and recalibrated as new by RDE, plus upgraded with heads from the TCD-420a. Also with matching TM4 Norway microphones.
Preamps: Heavily-modified Croft Charisma-X. Power Amps: Tube Distinctions Copper Amp, fitted with Tungsol KT-150s. Quad 306.
Cables & Sundries: Mark Grant HDX1 interconnects and digital coaxial cable, plus Mark Grant 6mm UP-LCOFC Van Damme speaker cable. MCRU 'Ultimate' mains leads. Lehmann clone headphone amp with vintage Koss PRO-4AAA headphones.
Tube Distinctions digital noise filter. VPI HW16.5 record cleaning machine.
Speakers: Tannoy 15MGs in Lockwood cabinets with modified crossovers. 1967 Celestion Ditton 15.
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Only one cap so you can afford a good un..you need someone with an inductance meter for the inductor values..
Last edited by Rare Bird; 24-06-2010 at 15:27.
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